Dubai: Registrations are now open for the eighth Dubai Women’s Run, which will take place at Dubai Festival City on November 16.

A recruitment drive looks to fill 3,000 free registrations with students to surpass the 9,000, who took part last year. Winner of the 10-km gets Dh5,000, while the runner-up gets Dh4,000, and in the 5-km, the winner gets Dh4,000 while the runner-up gets Dh3,000. Entrance costs Dh150. Register via www.dubaiwomensrun.com or through select Liali and Lorna Jane stores. The event is part of the Dubai Fitness Challenge, which aims to promote a healthy and active lifestyle.